WHAT IS PORTUGUÊS DO RIO?
Since graduating from university in 2019, I have built a rewarding career in the field of education, specializing in language instruction. Over the past seven years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching both Portuguese and English to a diverse range of students across various educational settings
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WHO IS JEFFERSON GOMES?
My experience includes in-person teaching in public and private schools throughout Rio de Janeiro, as well as online instruction—teaching Portuguese to foreign learners and English to Brazilian students. These opportunities have allowed me to grow both professionally and personally.
BOOK YOUR LESSON
This lesson includes:
- Level assessment to understand your current skills
- Introduction to my teaching method and materials
- Conversation practice to break the ice and get you speaking
- Goal-setting discussion to define what you want to achieve
- Personalized learning plan suggestions for your next lessons
- Time for your questions about the course or the process
- Recommendation of Textbooks and other materials
- IMPORTANT NOTES:
- All lessons will take place on Google meet
- Students must be over eighteen.
- This is not a kid's lesson
This lesson includes:
- Greetings and introductions – learn to say hello, introduce yourself, and use polite expressions.
- Essential everyday vocabulary – numbers, days, colors, food, and travel basics.
- Pronunciation practice – focus on Brazilian Portuguese sounds, rhythm, and intonation.
- Basic grammar structures – present tense verbs, articles, gender, and plurals.
- Listening and speaking activities – short dialogues and role-plays to build confidence.
- Cultural notes – tips on Brazilian habits, expressions, and daily life.
This lesson includes:
- Conversation practice – discuss familiar topics (work, travel, hobbies) with more fluency.
- Expanded vocabulary – idiomatic expressions, synonyms, and richer word choice.
- Intermediate grammar – past tenses (pretérito perfeito & imperfeito), reflexive verbs, and prepositions.
- Listening comprehension – authentic audio (songs, news, TV clips) to train your ear.
- Reading and writing skills – short texts, emails, and stories to improve structure and clarity.
- Cultural insights – deeper look into Brazilian customs, traditions, and real-life language use.
This lesson includes:
- Fluency in conversation – refine natural speech, debate, and express nuanced opinions.
- Advanced vocabulary – colloquial expressions, regional slang, and professional/academic terms.
- Complex grammar – subjunctive moods, advanced verb tenses, and sentence connectors.
- Listening to authentic sources – podcasts, films, interviews, and fast-paced conversations.
- Writing practice – essays, reports, or formal emails with focus on style and accuracy.
- Cultural and social topics – deep discussions about Brazilian society, politics, literature, and current events.
This lesson includes:
- Warm-up chat – quick, casual talk to get comfortable speaking right away.
- Guided conversation topics – everyday life, travel, culture, or student’s personal interests.
- Vocabulary in context – learning new words and expressions as they naturally appear.
- Pronunciation and fluency tips – feedback to sound more natural and confident.
- Error correction in real time – gentle corrections with explanations for grammar or word choice.
- Cultural expressions – idioms, slang, and authentic ways Brazilians speak in daily life.
This lesson includes:
- Diagnostic assessment – identify your current level and specific exam needs.
- Exam structure overview – understand the format, timing, and evaluation criteria.
- Integrated tasks practice – listening + writing and reading + writing activities, just like the test.
- Speaking simulation – practice oral tasks with feedback on fluency, grammar, and pronunciation.
- Strategies and tips – how to manage time, organize answers, and avoid common mistakes.
- Personalized feedback – corrections, guidance, and a study plan tailored to your performance.
I have enjoyed tremendously working with Jefferson.
He is very qualified and professional in his approach and knowledge and provides the necessary learning materials so that the student doesn't have to guess what materials should he/she use.
Also, with him you can learn to speak like a true Carioca, which is one of my main learning goals.
Mikael Liimatainen
Jefferson is truly and incredible teacher! I recently completed my 100th lesson with him and feel so grateful for his expertise and patience.
I meet with him 3 times a week and always find myself smiling after the
lessons because he finds a way to make learning a new language fun!
He’s brilliant as a professor, creative in his materials, and always happy to adjust to my season of life. I can’t recommend him enough.
Lexi Venancio
I highly recommend anyone planning to take the Celpe-Bras to take courses with Jefferson!
The lessons and the short homework assignments have been extremely helpful, and he knows exactly how to prepare you for the exam.
Jefferson uses real material from past Celpe-Bras exams, and
focuses on the skills and parts of the exams you want to improve on.
Colin Radcliffe
Oi, Tudo bem?
Want to learn Portuguese with me? Send me a message and let’s get started! 😎